Wicked, Wild and Absolutely
Bitchin! Talk about grabbing your attention and setting
new industry standards, this "One of a Kind - Wild Rod"
was built to promote Don Freedman's "American Rods and
Rides" web based business. The mission was to bring the
companies "Surf This" logo to life and this task was
handed over to Automotive Designer, Rick Valenza. This
tedious process consumed over 2,000 man hours, exceeded
$200K in build costs and involved many cutting edge
components...
Appropriately, during the
introduction, it was proudly showcased at BASF's
prestigious "Hot Rod Alley" booth during SEMA 2005 in Las
Vegas, Nevada where it became a "SEMA Show Stopper",
attracting huge crowds of admiring enthusiasts. From
there, it would continue to capture attention on BASF
company advertisements, a prestigious 11/2006 cover
feature on "American Rodder" magazine and countless show
awards during the 2006 car show season...
Speaking of quality BASF
products, it was professionally painted in Galsurit 55
Line Green and finished in Glasurit 923-255 HS multi
clear. During this process, slight adjustments were made
to the pearl and metal flake of the green "so it would
grab the light outside as well as it does inside."
Amazingly performed by sign painter Dane Geez, the hand
painted faux wood finish captures an essence reality with
the actual texture of real wood grain. This tedious level
of finish & artist's detail, took 9-months...
Features and build
components include Wild Rod Factory, Master Upholstery,
BASF, Jon Barrett Hot Rod GM 350 V8 Engine, Air Ride Technologies,
Advanced Plating, Air-Tique, Borgeson/Mullins, Borla
Performance, California Car Cover, Centerline Wheels,
Custom Auto Sound, Dakota Digital, Holley Performance
multi-port fuel Injection,
Inland Empire Driveline, Johns Industries, Koolmat,
LimeWorks, March Performance, Optima Batteries, Painless
Performance, Performance Rod & Custom, Rock Valley Antique
Parts, Specialty Power Windows, Stainless Steel Brakes,
Taylor Wires, Technostalgia, Totally Stainless, Vintique,
Watson StreetWorks and Wise Guys...
In closing, we could go on
forever with every single detail but we feel this award
winning "WildWood" Street Rod speaks for itself with
cutting edge style, superior craftsmanship and industry
leading components. We encourage you to take the time to
review over 100 high resolution photos, featured magazine
articles and watch the HD Video walk-around for more
information. If you enjoy only the best in show worthy
street rods, this ride is ready to capture the next wave
of notoriety, Surf's Up! |
